Getting Ready So things have been a little crazy with finishing the semester and such but now I think everything is finally ready for her to be here. I have everything set up, bottles sanitized, outfits washed, blankets and bedding cleaned, and diaper area arranged and stocked. There are only a few more things that are needed and then everything will be set but the necessary items are there. The main thing missing is that she is here yet to use anything. She is causing a lot of pressure and today the appointment went well but I am still on bedrest. I am eager to be comfortable again even though I will probably be too worn out to appreciate the relief but she will be worth everything. I can barely wait!
2008-01-30 (13 weeks)
Decision Making
I might be about to get my way on a few things since the father is now suddenly not very involved. I was not too sure about the name Andrew Paul but it has grown on me some. If the father decides not be involved due to his stepmother and father then the name choice for a boy might change but probably not. The name Paul is a family name to him and carries through on his father's side of the family. I would probably leave the name for respect for the father. If it is a girl I am liking the names Charlotte Elizabeth or Emma Rose. Daniel and I have not discussed it much.
I will be going home to have the baby and that I will be staying home with my family until I return to school. I can take internet courses at Sam and work to save money up for a better apartment for the baby and I. After I get my degree I am thinking of getting a teaching certification to teach psychology at the high school level so that I can settle into a town with my baby. It is financially sound and sets up a career in which I can slowly achieve my masters. I just want to have the best that I can for my baby.
2008-01-06 (9 weeks)
Good News Well, a few days ago I went to the doctor and he had my first ultrasound picture done. It was amazing to see that little heart beating so fast and so hard. It was crazy and I loved it. The baby looks so amazing. I was incredibly happy to see it. Everything looks good and healthy and safe so far. I go back to see the doctor on the 10th of this month just to check everything again!
2007-12-11 (6 weeks)
Slight Scare So today was a scary day because I had cramps across my pelvic area and my lower back. After nine hours in the emergency room I finally got my answer of a threatened miscarriage. I do not know what I would have done if I had lost the baby. I did get an ultrasound done and they said the baby is five weeks along and you could just barely hear a heart beat and I got to see the baby. It was just so real at that moment. I was speechless looking at the screen. Thursday I am going to see my normal doctor and hopefully we can set more of a due date and I can see the baby again. I am excited about it, that is for sure! I just need to take it easy for a few days and then things should be okay.
